Santa Clara HQ
A 244,000 SF headquarters renovation and expansion featuring major core and shell modifications, a 1,000-occupant theater, complex structural enhancements, and full building infrastructure upgrades.
A full building transformation.
This client's headquarters renovation and expansion combined major core and shell intervention with a highly designed end-user environment. The project included extensive structural work, full building MEP upgrades, life safety improvements, and construction of a 1,000-occupant theater integrated into the existing facility.
Beyond the structural and infrastructure scope, the project delivered office workspace, event space, amenity areas, and multi-purpose rooms within a transformed headquarters environment. The result was a technically demanding renovation that elevated both building performance and employee experience.
Multiple scopes. One highly coordinated execution.
3-Story Transfer Truss
Major steel intervention included heavy members, welded steel plates, gusseted web connections, and a spliced column erected through a deck opening.
Building Within a Building
The theater was framed as an independent structure with tiered seating support, custom geometry for sightlines, and rigging support for theatrical equipment.
Built Beneath Active Floors
Structural work was performed on Floors 1–3 while upper levels remained furnished and occupied, requiring precise sequencing and protection.
Targeted Below-Grade Reinforcement
New and reinforced footings, stage supports, curved stringer support, and grade beams established the backbone of the theater and structural upgrades.
Full Infrastructure Upgrade
Base building systems were comprehensively upgraded, including rooftop HVAC, electrical service improvements, life safety replacements, and theater cooling.
Heavy Shoring + Precision Planning
Shoring systems were engineered for significant temporary loads, with close coordination across engineering, sequencing, and active building operations.
The Final Product.
Key moments, structural interventions, theater integration, and finished project conditions.
